From the Strib:

Twins outfield prospect Jason Kubel is expected to miss several months because of a left knee injury suffered Wednesday during an Arizona Fall League game.

Kubel will leave the Phoenix area today for his home state of California, where he will be examined next week at the Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic in Los Angeles. Kubel's knee remained significantly swollen Friday -- and the true extent of the injury and recovery time won't be pinpointed until he has surgery -- but every indication is that Kubel will be sidelined for a long time.

"He has extensive ligament damage," Twins General Manager Terry Ryan said. "This is going to be a time-consuming rehab and therapy process. It is a serious injury, unfortunately for him."

It will be interesting to see what this means for the off-season. Will Lew Ford become our right fielder? Will Resto finally be delivered from AAA purgatory? Will the Twins make a greater effort to keep Jacque? Stay tuned...